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Best suction oil pump for oil changes
I am about ready to make the change to this type of oil change but before buying a pump, thought I would your opinions on which one to buy.
Last week, a local marine supply house had some in their monthly flyer for $59.95 and it looked OK but not knowing anything about them, decided to wait. Somewhere on the net a few months ago, I read that some of those pumps do not work well or maybe not all all with hot oil and I prefer to change the oil while it is hot or at least very warm. Thanks |
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Can't comment on which one is the best but will mention - make sure it holds at least 8 qts.
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Make it easy on yourself. Go back to the marine parts store, spend $125 for an electric suction pump which is a lot faster than the hand pump type. The time you save will be worth it - especially if it is really cold or hot when you're changing the oil. There is nothing wrong with a Topsider - except that it and other hand pumps are slow. I change the oil every 3000 miles, so I want efficiency. Also, After I add the new oil to the engine, I reverse the pump and pump the old oil into the 2 used gal. oil containers which are taken to the recycling center. And, the oil containers hold close to 5 quarts, so if you drain 8.5 or so quarts, you still only have two containers to cart away. Figure it this way: after ten oil changes, charging yourself $12.50 an oil change, the pump is paid for. It sure is cheaper than the dealer!
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Paul 1987 300 SDL; 2000 ML; '69 MGB; '68 VW Fastback |
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I just lile to plain and simple "see" it empty. In fact, I plan to pull the pan every other oil change to look around, I figure the 30 mins extra is a chance to meditiate.
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1980 300TD-T (82 Turbo and Trans) 159,000 Miles "Jackie-O" 1983 300SD 272,000 Miles "Aristotle" 1987 Jeep Wagoneer Limited - keeps the MB's off the ice and out of the snow 1994 BMW 530it |
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I suppose I can't blame someone for not wanting to get on the ground to drain it out, but I don't even have to use a floor jack to drain the oil in my 300s. Just a simple turn of the wrench.... Or I seen there is a quick drain which you just unlock the drain and it shoots out your oil, no tools required (not sure if they have it for our MBs, but they are only $20). I just can't see spending $130 to pump it out the dipstick tube, I guess in any case it is better than going to the stealership to have it done.
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Jeff M. Mercedes W123 DIY pages are now located here. 1983 / 1984 300D Sold 2000 CLK430 Cabriolet ~58k Sold 2005 Avalanche 4x4 ~66k |
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I just bought a MityVac fluid evac plus from www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/MIT-7201.html
for $54 plus shipping. I have only used it once, but I am quite pleased. I gave it 10 strokes, and it drained 4 quarts slowly while I removed the oil filter. After 10 more strokes, it drained the remaining 4 quarts before I could replace the filter o ring on my e320. It was money well spent. I have no experience with the topsider, etc. Darrell |
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Here you go...
I purchased this self-priming electrical pump for oil changes and it's great and only $45. I've used it for 2 oil changes and so far so good.
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=6970&langId=-1&catalogId=4006970&PHOTOS=on&TEST=Y&productId=16818&categoryId=1546 You just have to attach polyethelene tubing to each end and you're ready. It takes les than 5 minutes, no fatique from pumping, no mas.
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85 300CD Signal Red/Tan sold 83 300D Manganese Brown 109K 97 E420 Midnight Blue 197K sold 98 BMW 328i Vert White 100K, sold 95 BMW 525i White 125K, sold 93 BMW 525iT Red 193K, sold 95 E320 Green Wagon 125K, sold 94 E320 White 127K, sold 85 300SD 156K Grey (Annie), sold 84 300D Lapis Blue 170K (Judy), sold 99 ML 320 Black (lease), 1998 C230 White (lease) 00 Honda S2000 Red (lease) 86 Mercedes 300E (sold) 84 Porsche 911 Red (sold), 1965 Porsche 911 White (sold) |
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